Why it's important to select the correct vehicle and tyre size
Vehicle
There are a surprising number of vehicles that cannot use traditional snowchains, the types that put chain on the inside of the wheel as well as on the tread. This is usually because there is not enough space between the wheels and the shock absorbers; this can be a problem for ordinary SUVs and 4x4s as well as for high performance cars.
You will find this important information in your car handbook - please check this before using your snowchains! Our database is intended to do the basic work for you but, with so many new vehicles and tyre sizes, it should only ever be treated as a guide.
Tyre size
Please also check your tyre size - if you buy incorrectly-sized chains they will be either too tight or too loose.
Ladder track chains
The good news is that car handbooks usually only refer to "traditional snowchains". Ladder track chains such as the Polaire GRIP and Spikes-Spider range only put chain over the tyre tread, so are not subject to these restrictions. They are also ideal for use on rear wheel drives where there is minimal space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.

Volkswagen
- A high quality anti-slip boot liner with a 3.5cm rim around the edge
- A mid-market price but with many of the qualities associated with much more expensive liners!
- A high quality anti-slip boot liner with a 3.5cm rim around the edge
- A mid-market price but with many of the qualities associated with much more expensive liners!
Temporarily out of stockNew stock expected: 06/05/2025
- OptiPLUS roof bars are smart looking and really well designed, load bearing to 75kg
- This is the price for the steel bars, but Airo aluminium bars are also available - see the options below
- Fitting kits for future cars are relatively cheap
- Great value!

- OptiPLUS roof bars are smart looking and really well designed, load bearing to 75kg
- Fitting kits for future cars are relatively cheap
- Great value!
Only suitable for 2019 onwards vehicles with 6J wide wheel rims
- 9mm chains are often the maximum permitted
- The asymmetric diamond pattern improves traction
- Automatic chain tensioning saves time and effort
- an asymmetric diamond pattern to prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves and to improve lateral stability and, above all
- Konig’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- provides much better protection than a low-sided liner
- allows you to use your smart and clean car for jobs that usually require a van or a pickup
- is good value for money, with a 10 year warranty!
- Atera is Germany's specialist roof bar manufacturer
- These roof bars are supplied fully assembled and ready for use
- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!
- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!
- triple ice-breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!

- CRUZ Airo roof bars look great and are shaped to minimise drag, reducing noise and fuel consumption
- Fitting kits for future cars are also relatively cheap
- Great value!

- ice breaking traction bars which improve lateral stability and also prevent the chain getting stuck in the tyre grooves
- König’s superb automatic chain tensioning system which constantly seeks to keep the chains as tight as possible and saves you the hassle of getting out of the car again after a hundred metres or so and retightening the chains. When you come to fit the chains at the bottom of the hill leading to a ski resort you’ll probably find several long lay-bys which are designed for "stopping again", but it’s not always so easy or convenient, especially in a blizzard!
- A really good value modular system
- Uses 'Airo' low noise, low drag aluminium bars
- Flush bars look smart but hold narrower loads than through bars
- Suitable for use with every accessory we sell (any brand) that fits T-track aluminium bars
- A really good value modular system
- Uses 'Airo' low noise, low drag aluminium bars
- Flush bars look smart but hold narrower loads than through bars
- Suitable for use with every accessory we sell (any brand) that fits T-track aluminium bars
- These handsome low noise, low drag aerofoil bars are our Best Buy roof bars for this vehicle!
- Clever technology means that you don't need to fill the slots with rubber to keep them quiet
- 78mm wide by 27mm deep
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- These are the quietest roof bars on the planet…
- …because they have the lowest drag
- Fuel efficiency + silence = leave the bars in place
- Handsome styling = leave the bars in place
- Outstanding long term value, thanks to SmartFoot. Use the same bars on all vehicle roof types, from plain roofs to raised roof rails
- SmartFill keeps the T-tracks closed and saves a lot of effort
- Through bars allow you to maximise your load carrying space
- These are the quietest roof bars on the planet…
- …because they have the lowest drag
- Fuel efficiency + silence = leave the bars in place
- Handsome styling = leave the bars in place
- Outstanding long term value, thanks to SmartFoot. Use the same bars on all vehicle roof types, from plain roofs to raised roof rails
- SmartFill keeps the T-tracks closed and saves a lot of effort
- Through bars allow you to maximise your load carrying space
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- 127cm black JetStream through bars maximise load-carrying space
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- 127cm silver JetStream through bars maximise load-carrying space
- Flush bars have the same technical features as Through bars
- They’re styled to integrate with your vehicle
- Superb looks, but check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- Flush bars have the same technical features as Through bars
- They’re styled to integrate with your vehicle
- Superb looks, but check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, SquareBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Steel SquareBars: 32mm wide x 22mm deep x 135cm long
- Made from plastic-coated galvanised steel
- Some watersports and ski accessories won't fit to SquareBars
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
Only suitable for vehicles up to 2019
- An innovative chain especially suitable for rear wheel drives with insufficient wheel arch space to fit normal chains
- Of course also fits front wheels. 7mm clearance - made from twisted 9mm chain - so suitable for cars only, not heavy 4x4s
- Easy and intuitive fitting, automatic tensioning via a spring loaded system
- "No tangle chains" - they come out of their soft carry case ready to fit!
- Superior alloy rim protection
- An innovative chain especially suitable for rear wheel drives with insufficient wheel arch space to fit normal chains
- Of course also fits front wheels. 7mm clearance - made from twisted 9mm chain - so suitable for cars only, not heavy 4x4s
- Easy and intuitive fitting, automatic tensioning via a spring loaded system
- "No tangle chains" - they come out of their soft carry case ready to fit!
- Superior alloy rim protection
- Tough, smart, 125cm heavy duty aluminium bars
- Standard width T-track slots
- 100kg load limit (two bars)
- Airflow diffuser strips reduce noise and drag
- Integrated tie down points
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- Black JetStream FX flush bars, maximum 79cm
- Really smart looking; check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- StreamLine, Yakima's clever, modular roof bar system
- Minimal drag: the JetStream crossbars include Yakima's patented innovations
- Minimal drag: quiet and fuel-efficient
- Silver JetStream FX flush bars, maximum 79cm
- Really smart looking; check that the T-track is long enough for what you want to carry
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 135cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- 9mm chains designed for SUVs and crossovers with very limited wheel clearance
- Triple ice-breaking traction bars
- Easy and intuitive fitting, automatic tensioning via a spring loaded system
- "No tangle chains" - they come out of their soft carry case ready to fit!
- Superior alloy rim protection
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- Ideal where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch
- No chain inside the wheel
- Always quick and easy to fit and remove
These chains are particularly suitable where there’s minimal distance between the wheel and the wheel arch, a typical feature of many rear wheel drives with large alloys. If you can't get your forearms into this gap then the K-Summit is your only König option.
They’re also easy to fit and remove and, because you don't have to put your forearms over the tyre, you shouldn't get dirty slush on your forearms or clothes.
- A top quality modular system: Foot Pack, WingBars, Adapter Kit, locks included
- Black aluminium WingBars: 80mm wide x 28mm deep x 135cm long
- Aerofoil shape - low drag and low noise
- Channel in top of bars - use T-track adapters to fix accessories
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7205 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and also only with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg, product weight TBC kg
- Extra strong bars, designed for commercial use
- ProBars allow for longer bars than normal - recommended length 135cm
- Unique rear slot for innovative commercial accessories
- Top slot is suitable for all accessories with T-track adapters
- Only suitable for Yakima accessories with T-track adapters
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7204 attaches to roof rails on this vehicle
- It must be used together with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load: 75kg, product weight: 3.65kg
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7205 clamps onto the vehicle roof
- It must be used together with a vehicle-specific Thule Evo and Edge Adapter Kit and also only with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 75kg, product weight TBC kg
- The Thule Edge Foot Pack 7204 attaches to roof rails on this vehicle
- It must be used together with a pair of Thule Edge WingBars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load: 75kg, product weight: 3.65kg
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- Bars which slide out 60cm on both sides
- Makes it much easier to load bikes and kayaks onto tall vehicles
- SlideBar length when closed = 144cm
- Only suitable for accessories with T-track adapters
- Max load weight 75kg, but some vehicles have a much lower loading limit - check vehicle handbook
- The Allax XS is suitable for small breeds such as Chihuahuas, Miniature Dachshunds, small terriers and toy breeds.
- It's 50cm wide, 50cm high and 66cm to 72cm long/deep
- Weight 15.5kg
- The Allax XS is suitable for small breeds such as Chihuahuas, Miniature Dachshunds, small terriers and toy breeds.
- It's 50cm wide, 50cm high and 66cm to 72cm long/deep
- Weight 15.5kg
- This Threshold version has a raised door - so you can still open the door even in cars with a deeper boot floor
- The Thule 7104 Foot Pack is only for use on raised roof rails
- To be used together with a pair of Thule cross bars
- Locks, and a torque tensioning tool, are included
- Maximum load 100kg, product weight 1.8kg
- Load your roof at waist height! On the level!
- Turn a handle and up it goes
- Carrying kayaks? A roof box? Bikes? A roof top tent?
- Let Dropracks do the work, with ease and style
- Load weight 75kg, loading width 130cm, weight 29kg
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